Land Rover debuted the 2015 Discovery Sport at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan for the U.S. market. It is the first member of the new Discovery model lineup and features Range Rover Evoque styling cues, a 5+2 seating configuration and various powertrain options.

Its body shell is constructed from a mix of high-strength steel and lightweight aluminum while a new rear axle with a multi-link suspension supports the rear. The multi-link setup enables third row seating and allows the SUV to wade waters up to 600mm high.

The front features the brand's signature grill design, along with projector headlights, foglamps and a power bulge hood. Range Rover Evoque styling cues can be seen on the SUV's sloped roofline, on the circular taillight design, roof-mounted spoiler and twin exhaust pipes.

Inside, all rows of seats can be equipped with USB charging sockets, four 12V power sockets and storage bins. The center console has a 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, rotary switches and an engine start/stop button. Other amenities available for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is a new heads-up display and a panoramic sunroof.

Engines available for the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport include a 2.0-liter inline-four gasoline engine, a 2.2-liter inline-four turbo diesel and a more efficient ED4 turbo-diesel engine that only emits 119g of C02 per km. No output ratings have been released yet by the British automaker.

The 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport is being built at the company's facility in Halewood, Liverpool while sale of the new SUV will commence in early 2015 in over 170 markets worldwide.

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